RNC Photo by THE TELEGRAM/File photoArticle contentA 15-year-old boy is in custody after allegedly assaulting a woman at Memorial University in St. John’s Friday afternoon, Oct. 16.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says officers attended the MUN campus around 2 p.m. after a female was assaulted by a male she did not know. The attacker fled the area before police arrived.Article contentArticle contentThe woman was reportedly not injured.Article contentArticle contentThe university issued an alert through its MUN Safe app and social media, saying an employee had been assaulted while working in their office, which was not in a student residence building.Article content“The individual is safe at home and being offered supports,” the notice read, saying video footage of a person of interest had been provided to police and Campus Enforcement and Patrol (CEP) would be increasing its presence in the area to support the RNC investigation.Article contentPolice arrested the teenager around 2:30 p.m. Saturday and charged him with assault with a weapon and assault by choking.Article contentHe will remain in custody to appear in provincial court.Article contentAs a youth, his identity is banned from publication.Article contentThe RNC is advising anyone who witnesses suspicious activity to report it by calling (709) 729-8000, or 911 in case of an emergency.Article contentMUN is reminding students, staff, faculty and visitors that CEP is available to accompany them to and from buildings and vehicles. CEP can be reached at (709) 864-8561. In an emergency, call (709) 864-4100 or 911.Article contentArticle content
Teenage boy arrested for choking, weapon assault on female MUN employee in St. John’s
